Road Hopper 9i vs Harley-Davidson FXSTBI Softail Night Train (2012)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Road Hopper 9istacks up against the Harley-Davidson FXSTBI Softail Night Train. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Road Hopper 9i | Harley-Davidson FXSTBI Softail Night Train |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2005 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 1449 cc | 1449 cc |
| Torque | — | 102 Nm |
| Weight | 260 kg | 292 kg |
| Seat height | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 2.6 L | 5.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Tires | 4.50-18 / 5.00-16 | 150/80-16 |
Road Hopper 9i vs Harley-Davidson FXSTBI Softail Night Train — which should you buy?
Picking between the Road Hopper 9i and the Harley-Davidson FXSTBI Softail Night Train usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Road Hopper 9i brings its published horsepower in a 260 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson FXSTBI Softail Night Train counters with its own power figure at 292 kg.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: